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On November 18, 2025, ECHA submitted its 12th recommendation to the European Commission, which recommends the inclusion of 4 substances to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV) to protect people and the environment.
ECHA has included these substances in its recommendation from the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) because, according to its prioritisation approach, they rank as the highest priority.
The proposed list of substances is:
| Substance name | CAS No. | EC No. | SVHC property | Volume range in the scope of authorisation | Examples of uses in the scope of authorisation |
Barium diboron tetraoxide | 13701-59-2 | 237-222-4 | Toxic for reproduction Category 1B | 10 -<100 t/y | Coatings and paints |
S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0 2,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2 ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate | 255881-94-8 | 401-850-9 | PBT | 100 –<1,000 t/y | Inks, toners, coatings and adhesives |
| Diphenyl(2,4,6 trimethylbenzoyl)phosphi ne oxide | 75980-60-8 | 278-355-8 | Toxic for reproduction Category 1B | 100 –<1,000 t/y | Inks, toners, coatings and adhesives |
| Melamine | 108-78-1 | 203-615-4 | A combination of very high persistence, high mobility in water, potential for being transported in the water phase over long distances and toxicity | 1,000 -> 10,000 t/y | Additive in polyurethane foams and in intumescent coatings |
On February 7, 2024, the draft recommendation for inclusion of 4 substances was published by ECHA for consultation. Certain issues concerning the uses of these substances, their possible exemptions from the authorisation requirement were discussed and requested for further information.
Background ECHA has the legal obligation to regularly recommend substances from the Candidate List for the EU Commission to include in the Authorisation List. Substances recommended to be included in the Authorization List are considered to be of very high concern (SVHC), either because of their hazardous properties or because of their widespread use in consumer products.
Once a substance is included in the Authorisation List, producer, importer or downstream users need to apply for authorization before the latest application date to continue using or placing it on the European Economic Area (EEA) market. Without authorisaiton, its use or placement will be banned after given sunset date. |
